Adams

Census-designated place in Adams County, Illinois

Aerial view of Adams, Illinois
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Adams is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Adams County, Illinois, with 75 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burton, 3.7 miles NW.

About Adams

Adams is an unincorporated town in Burton Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States, approximately 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Quincy. It is tracked by the census bureau as a census-designated place.

Adams was laid out in 1838 and as of the 2020 census, had a population of 75.

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Adams, IL population

Adams had 75 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census75
Density34 per sq mi (13 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Adams at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyAdams County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population75 (2020)
Land area2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Coordinates39.8709° N, 91.1999° W
ZIP code62360
Census code (GEOID)1700191

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Adams

What county is Adams in?

Adams is in Adams County, Illinois.

What is the population of Adams, IL?

75 people lived in Adams at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Adams, IL?

The ZIP code of Adams is 62360.

What is the elevation of Adams?

771 feet (235 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Adams?

Burton (3.7 mi), Payson (4.4 mi), Liberty (5.0 mi), Richfield (5.9 mi), Plainville (6.0 mi).

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